Allison and Josh Bell Event Centre Wedding

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My first wedding of the year couldn't have been a more perfect one.  Allison and Josh were married the elegant Bell Event Centre.  Allison was a stunning bride.  I adore how much Josh let her know over and over again how beautiful she looked.  It was a gorgeous spring day surrounded by lots of smiles and so much love.  I was truly wowed by how gracious Allison, Josh, and all of their family was.  Thank you so much for including me in your special day!

  The amazing vendors who helped make Allison and Josh's day extra special...Venue: The Bell Event Centre Officiant: Bill Proud Cake: The Bonbonerie (I had a slice of the opera creme and it was heavenly) Flowers: Swan Floral Dress: Martina Liana Hair Flower: Sara Gabriel Shoes: Jimmy Choo Makeup: Kelly Ledford with Cinci Makeup  DJ: Party Pleasers My amazing assistant/second shooter:  Andrew Ducker

Allison's super hot Jimmy Choo shoes.

The Creme Event Los Angeles

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While I was in California earlier this month I had the pleasure of attending on of the most creative wedding events in the country.  The Creme Event is a wedding show created by the lovely ladies of Bash, Please.  It was held at the Book Bindery in Culver City.  I was surrounded by the best of the best in the wedding industry.  There were many times throughout the night I caught myself having to pick my jaw off of the floor I was so blown away by all of the amazing vendors and super cool ideas they presented.  I didn't take my camera, but I captured as much as I could with my iPhone.  Below is a gallery of some of my favorite images from the night.  Check out lots more images from this event at Green Wedding Shoes and 100 Layer Cake.

The highlight of the night for me was seeing the BHLDN fashion show.  These gowns are so simple and so gorgeous. 

Katie and Chris Cincinnati Art Museum Wedding

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Chris and Katie's wedding is my last wedding of the year and let me just say I am going out with a giant pink bang!! This wedding was full of so much style and personality.  I loved everything about it. See Chris and Katie's Keeneland engagement session here.

Katie's dress she purchased at European Bridal fit her personality perfect. So cute and so much fun! I love the pink shoes! All of her girls signed special messages to her on the bottom.

Yes, even her ring is pink!Katie is an amazing designer, she made her invitations and program with artwork she created herself.All of the girl's wore gorgeous magenta dresses accesorized with a Neckalina.  Katie and her BFF Valerie are the duo behind KaVatee, an awesome company that makes these 3 in 1 accessories.  They are so hot!  Check out their website here. Chris looking dapper. :)I love this one! Katie and Valerie, the duo behind KaVatee.

The Cincinnati Art Museum, one of  my new favorite venues!  Thanks so much to Meggie, the museum's wedding coordinator  for  once again for making sure things ran flawlessly. Katie's creativity was everywhere.  Almost all of her decor is DIY.  She created all of the canvases and framed signs as well as the centerpieces.  Check out how cool her card holder is. And just when you think the party is over....Katie comes out with a pink limbo stick, YES!!  Thanks to my awesome assistant Andrew for capturing this one, the limbo winner!

Published!

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Sheanean and Ryan's destination wedding in Mexico/Reception at the Bell Event Centre was published in Venue Magazine, how exciting!!  I am a little late with this post, but I think you can still get it at Joseph Beth Bookstore, if not the digital version is on Venue Magazine's site.

See Shanean and Ryan's destination wedding here, their sexy day after shoot here, underwater fun here, and their reception at the Bell Event Centre here.

Cover photo by Deogracias Lerma

It's been a good week for me so far, so much love!  Yesterday Candice and Chris' Riverboat wedding was featured on Wedding Row Kentucky's blog! Check it out here.

Robin and Jeff's Cincinnati Art Museum Wedding

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I love every wedding I get the opportunity to photograph.  There is something so special about being around two people in love.  I love seeing all of the emotion and how happy people are together.  Robin and Jeff  are at the top of my list of favorite couple's ever.  They are the most generous, gracious, laid back people you will ever meet.  Together I just know they are going to be unstoppable.  The chemistry between these two is infectious.  All of the vendors involved in the wedding were smiling and singing their praises all night.  It is because of people like Robin and Jeff that we love what we do.

Their gorgeous wedding was held at the Cincinnati Art Museum.  I love that we were able to incorporate some of the museum's art into their pictures.  Robin was the ultimate DIY bride.  She made everything from her button bouquet (which was unlike anything I have ever seen), to the cupcake stand and menus.  Instead of flowers her bridesmaids carried letters   that spelled out Jeff and Robin's last name, how cute!   She put a lot of work into her wedding and because of that her wedding was unique and personal.  My favorite kind of wedding to photograph. :)

Robin and Jeff I can't thank you enough for choosing me to be your photographer and allowing me to spend this special day with you.  xoxo

Vendor info

Art museum event coordinator-Meggie King Dj-Joe Hriffin Cupcakes Home Grown Cakes Make up- Heidi McKenna Hair-Jackie Uher Rawe Officiant-pastor Brian Eastman Second Shooter/Amazing Assistant Andrew Ducker

Tiffany and Andy's Kentucky Wedding

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You might remember these two from their engagement session I posted here.  Tiffany and Andy were married last month in front of their closest friends and family.  It was a gorgeous day full of lots of love and lots of emotion.  Tiffany was such a pretty bride and Andy was on of the proudest grooms I have ever seen. I had so much fun at this wedding.  Thanks for having me Tiffany and Andy!

Brandie and Nate Cincinnati French Park Wedding

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You might remember Brandie and Nate from their Mt. Adams engagement session I posted a few months ago.  These two are so much fun to be around.  They had one of the most beautiful weddings I have seen at gorgeous French Park.  Brandie was the ultimate DIY/Etsy bride.  There were so many amazing details that made this wedding unique.  I think my favorite was the vases she made for her centerpieces covering them vintage table clothes and curtains she found at local thrift stores, oh and of course the peacock feathers everywhere, you know I loved those!  It was one of the hottest days of the year, but that didn't stop anyone from having a wonderful time.  Brandie and Nate, thank you so much for allowing me to share in this very special time in your lives, I had a great time at your wedding!

Her dress from Bridal and Formal was so, so pretty!  Ok so we all  know I love unique bouquets, I think this one is my favorite to date.  So delicate and  pretty.  She got it from Croska on Etsy.This was my first experience with Funky's Catering.  I was blown away, the food was delicious and their staff was very professional.  It was a pleasure working with them.The gorgeous flowers are by Robin Wood.  I love the colors Brandie chose.Brandie is so creative.  Other Vendors My Assistant Natasha Loos DJ Maize Music Cake Artrageous Desserts Planner Tracey Reece Officiant Paul Ravenscraft Hair and Makeup Mitchell's Salon

Featured!

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This past weekend Natasha and Hank's DIY farm wedding got an amazing 2 part feature on Borrowed and Blue!  See part one here and part two here.

Other recent buzz around the Internet

Love Olio

Natasha and Hank's engagement session at the Southgate House on Boho Bride

Suzanne and Brian on Polka Dot Bride

Leah and Derek's steamy love session on Beyond Beyond and Bow Ties and Bliss

Our 70's inspired shoot on Rockn'Roll Bride and Bridalhood Blog

Some of my Boudoir images were featured on Hot Pink Brides (I forgot to post this one)

Thanks to all of these blogs for the love! :)

Candice and Chris Cincinnati Riverboat Wedding

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Candice and Chris were married on the B&B Riverboat, The Belle of Cincinnati in front of their dearest friends and family.  They had originally planned a destination wedding in Florida, but their sweet little girl Sophia came down with a sudden illness that required them to stay close to home so that she could get treatment.  Their journey has been tough, but these two are strong and the love they have for each other and their family is where they get their strength.

It was one of those super hot days we had in July, and as soon as I met up with Candice and Chris of course it started to rain, like major downpour rain.  I am not going to lie, I was a little nervous.  Throughout the past year and a half that  I have been shooting weddings, I have yet to have a rainy day wedding.  Not only were we planning on shooting their portraits outside, but the location on the boat where they were to be married was on top of a boat with no shelter.  Candice and Chris weren't phased by the rain and we decided to go ahead and drive to the location and hope for the best.  That's when the magic happened. After driving for about 10 minutes, clear skies, dry grass, perfect weather. Candice looked amazing in her Nicole Miller dress.This is their sweet Sophia with her Grandpa. Have I ever mentioned  how much I adore Marti of Marti's Floral Designs?  Because of their change of plans, Candice had to do a lot of last minute planning.  She contacted Marti about a week before the wedding about putting together bouquets and boutonnieres for the wedding party.  In the wedding world July is BUSY! It is hard to squeeze in time for yourself let alone last minute clients.  Marti was so understanding, she went out of her way to create these spectacular flowers for Candice and Chris.  They were perfect.  A polaroid of the couple. :) Ok I am going to go ahead and declare this the best cake I have ever had at a wedding, period.  Ahhh I remember some kind of lemon filling, it was to die for.  Chris' aunt,  Moe Thie is head of the Bakery Hill cake department at Midwest Culinary Institute.  She created this amazing cake for the couple.  After the wedding and dinner cruise we took the party to the landing for drinks and dancing. It was so much fun I ended up staying 2 hours past my scheduled time.  Highlight of the night...breaking it down on the dance floor with Candice's Dad to Salt and Peppa. Epic night!